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Mason City, IA vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima has 75.8% less rainy days than Mason City.
- Yakima has 5.9% more Sunny Days than Mason City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yakima scores 12.1% better than Mason City
 Mason City, IAYakima, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall39  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock73106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10702443
Reviews for Mason City    8 Reviews

I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have  More

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Over 13 years ago

Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind  More

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Over 14 years ago

Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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